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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People 150 => Topic started by: roguewave on November 10, 2012, 04:41:48 PM

Title: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 10, 2012, 04:41:48 PM
My question to y'all is, if you own one now, would you buy another one? or get a different scoot. In other words are you happy with it and the way it runs and performs.
Thanks
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Zimmerman on November 10, 2012, 05:02:41 PM
R'wave,

We've had our People 150 since 2004 and have put over 5,000 Kilometers on it.

My wife and I love this scooter. 

2012 is the last year they are being sold . . .  I actually thought about getting another one but $$$ is always an issue.

Also - you may be interested in this thread:  http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=8041.0 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=8041.0)

Kevin
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 10, 2012, 07:22:09 PM
Thank you Kevin, I just bought it. It has about 160 miles on it, paid 2400 bucks. On my way back home with it strapped down in back of the van.
Rob
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Zimmerman on November 11, 2012, 12:08:57 AM
Rob,

Congratulations - I'm sure you will enjoy the scooter.
Is this your first ?

Let me know if you want to compare 'People 150' notes.

My wife and I had our scoots out again today - rode 88 miles on the back roads of Pennsylvania.

We both ride both scooters, but she has decided she prefers the P150.
They each ride differently - honestly I enjoy them both.

KZ
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Calothrix on November 11, 2012, 04:50:44 AM
Rob,

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.  A great little scooter!
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 11, 2012, 03:19:20 PM
Chris, probaly have owned 30 bikes over the last 40 years, but never a scooter. Rented them a few times when traveling and always had a blast on em. Looking forward to the grin factor

Rob,

Congratulations - I'm sure you will enjoy the scooter.
Is this your first ?

Let me know if you want to compare 'People 150' notes.

My wife and I had our scoots out again today - rode 88 miles on the back roads of Pennsylvania.

We both ride both scooters, but she has decided she prefers the P150.
They each ride differently - honestly I enjoy them both.

KZ
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 11, 2012, 05:10:02 PM
Rob,

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.  A great little scooter!

Thanks I'm sure I will, along with everyone else in the family :D
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Zimmerman on November 11, 2012, 09:53:08 PM
R'wave,

I think it's really cool that you have so much experience on so many bikes.
With that perspective, you'll really appreciate the scooter for what it is - a fun little machine.

If others in your family are new riders this would be a good place for them to start.


We have a versahaul  [http://www.versahaul.com/ (http://www.versahaul.com/)]  and a class 3 hitch on the mini-van.
It's really nice to take the scoot on vacation.
That way we have an extra vehicle when one or two of us want to do something different.

KZ
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 12, 2012, 04:13:14 PM
That rack looks to be a quality build, made in USA to boot. Did you get the ramp?

I'm afraid to admit how many cars/trucks, bikes and boats I own  ;D
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Zimmerman on November 12, 2012, 04:43:09 PM
R'Wave,

I've had mine for years.  When I bought it the ramp was included.

It probably still is as you'd need it to load the scoot.

KZ
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 27, 2012, 10:23:33 PM
just bought a 2005 150 Aprilia beo with 1200 miles. Let me flog it a bit and I'll check in with my thoughts. 8)
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: MotoRandy123 on November 27, 2012, 10:39:42 PM
  The Aprilia's are premo rides. I had a 500 a few years back. The only problems I had
was the slow "launch" (fixed with some new clutch springs) and high maintenance costs
(oil filter $15!). Parts come on the slow boat from Italy too. They usually have a bit
more power (which everybody is looking for) and hold their value well. That was a great
price too!
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 27, 2012, 11:42:27 PM
That was a great
price too!

how did you know I only paid 1600 bucks for it  ;D
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: Zimmerman on November 27, 2012, 11:49:18 PM
R'wave,

So you've had the P150 a while.

What do you think ?

How many miles have you put on it ?

KZ
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 28, 2012, 06:10:37 AM
I enjoy it a lot, only put a couple hundred miles on it so far. Trying to get my wife used to it.
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 28, 2012, 03:46:56 PM
Did these scoots come with any kind of manuals? I have nothing with mine...
Thanks
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: dwnthehatch on November 29, 2012, 02:08:46 AM
Did these scoots come with any kind of manuals? I have nothing with mine...
Thanks

They come with an owners manual. You can download it here:

www.kymcousa.com/owners/onroad/people50-150.pdf (http://www.kymcousa.com/owners/onroad/people50-150.pdf)
Title: Re: I'm looking at a 2012 150 with a few hundred miles on it...
Post by: roguewave on November 29, 2012, 05:35:59 AM
Thank you!